Halloween Wreaths Are A Thing—And They Can Be Cooler Than You Think

Spook trick-or-treaters with a homespun web, a swarm of bats or the Wicked Witch of the West thanks to these door decoration ideas. We've got DIY ideas no matter what your skill level (or how much time you feel like spending on a project), and a few store-bought options, as well. Plus, get more DIY Halloween decorating ideas and elegant fall wreath ideas.

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Courtesy of Caitlin Cawley

Bat Wreath

If you can use a glue gun, you can make this wreath.

Get the tutorial at Caitlin Cawley.

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Courtesy of Lovely Indeed

Colorful Pumpkin Wreath

Who says bright colors end with summer? Paint mini pumpkins your favorite bright colors and use them to make a wreath. As long as there's pumpkins involved, it's still seasonally appropriate.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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Courtesy of Caitlin Cawley

Pumpkin Patch Wreath

This simple, rustic wreath can work from Halloween right up until Thanksgiving.

Get the tutorial at Caitlin Cawley.

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Courtesy of Lolly Jane

Halloween Mesh Wreath

If you want to keep your decor elegant, this is the wreath for you. It's made out of mesh and ribbons.

Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane.

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Courtesy of Caitlin Cawley

Spooky Spiders Wreath

We know they're fake, but it's still terrifying.

Get the tutorial at Caitlin Cawley.

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Courtesy of Shaken Together

Black Cat Wreath

On October 31st, it's bad luck not to have a black cat somewhere in your house.

Get the tutorial at Shaken Together.

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Courtesy of Mod Podge Rocks

Cupcake Liner Wreath

Finally—all those unused cupcake liners sitting in your cupboard will come in handy!

Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.

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Touch of Nature

Feather Wreath

You really can order this at the last minute and get it in time for your party. It's not witchcraft—it's just Prime shipping.

There's no such thing as too many bats on Halloween. Hopefully none of them are of the vampire variety.

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Michael Partenio

Black Twig Wreath

Up your curb appeal with this ghoulish decoration: Spray-paint a grapevine wreath black. Then glue on a few twigs from the yard, making sure they follow the same direction. Add a mini pumpkin, plastic spiders, or cobwebs as an extra scare tactic.

See more at Good Housekeeping.

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Our Best Bites

Black Tulle Wreath

Start with a tiny wreath form, since the fluffy fabric will fill out fast. This version features ribbon roses, but a giant orange bow would look just as bold.

Get the tutorial at Our Best Bites.

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Kate Mathis

Blackened Roses Wreath

Darken your door with a moldering wreath straight from the crypt. Craft it fast with ebony flowers, a stuffed raven, bone-white branches, and a gnarled grapevine base.

See more at Good Housekeeping.

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Erin Phraner

Spider Wreath

This easy wall hanging only requires a few ingredients—a foam wreath form, black yarn, and decorative spiders and crows.

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